Topic: Health & safety
Code of conductA code of conduct is a document setting out your rules on appropriate standards of behaviour in the workplace.Existing clauses and policiesNormally, an employee's required standards of conduct at work are covered under the terms of the ... Read more
05 Jan 2024
Work with lead checklistLead is a toxic metal which can cause neurological effects, anaemia, and other serious health issues. If your workers could be exposed to it, use our checklist to see if you're doing enough to control it.What's the concern?Lead ... Read more
04 Oct 2021
Hire agreementIf contractors ask to borrow work equipment, formalise the deal with our hire agreement. What does it cover?Frequent requestContractors often ask to borrow work equipment. Sometimes it will be agreed in advance or it might be needed bec... Read more
02 Mar 2016
Risk assessment - pandemicIt's vital that you take reasonable steps to prevent staff from being exposed to the risks of any type of pandemic. Our risk assessment identifies the hazards and appropriate control measures to follow. PurposeOur Risk Assess... Read more
UPDATED30 Aug 2024
Offer of voluntary internship letterOur offer of voluntary internship is for use where you're offering a work shadowing placement in which the intern is there to observe what happens in the workplace but carries out no work. It's not, however, suitable... Read more
07 Dec 2012
Induction policyUse our induction policy alongside our induction checklist to ensure you have everything covered when a new employee starts work. You can also use it for newly-promoted employees and those who have transferred from a different work lo... Read more
01 Oct 2012
Pre-dismissal checklistThis checklist covers matters to be considered prior to dismissing employees and can help to ensure compliance with the various legal requirements surrounding dismissals. Fair reason for dismissalMake sure you have a fair reas... Read more
27 Sep 2016
Outside business interests clauseUse our outside business interests clause to restrict the ability of an employee to take on other jobs or outside business interests, both during and outside their normal working hours.All work and no playIt's quite re... Read more
10 May 2020
Schedule of loss checklistThis checklist covers information to assist in preparing a schedule of loss, principally for unfair dismissal cases, although some aspects are relevant to discrimination claims. Employment tribunals frequently ask claimants ... Read more
05 Oct 2016
Machinery guarding policy No matter how good your procedures are, it's easy to overlook machinery guarding. However, you can reduce the risks by implementing a policy setting out your expectations. Machinery guarding policyNo matter how robust your m... Read more
10 Oct 2022